Black color cocoa powder fat 10-12%

Indexes / Parameters

Values / Limits
Cocoa powder, BLACK , Ref:BLK-01

Description of product:

Cocoa powder, BLACK, Ref: BLK-01, is produced by cocoa beans under controlled hygienic conditions and do not contain any hazardous ingredients, additives or preservatives

Origin :

CHINA

Organoleptic:

Appearance

Fine , free flowing BLACK powder

Taste and smell

Typical for cocoa, without any burnt or bitter taste or foreign smells

Colour

BLACK

Physical & Chemical:

Fineness( 200 mesh sieve)

Min 99.5 %

Fat on dry matter

Min 10- Max 12 %

Moisture

Max 5 %

PH

8.0-9.5

Ashes on alkali free nibs

Max 14.0%

Microbiology properties:

Total plate count (cfu/g)

5000 /g

Mould (cfu/g)

Max 50/g

Yeast (cfu/g)

Max 50/g

Coliforms per (cfu/g)

Max 30/g

Echerichia coli MPN PER G

Negative/ g

Salmoneae (cfu/g)

Negative/ 25g

Pathogenic bacteria(cfu/g)

Negative/ 25g

Staphylococcus

Negative/ 25g

Heavy metals:

Arsenic

Max 1.0 mg/kg

Lead   

Max 2.0 mg/kg

Copper

Max 50 mg/kg

GMO :

Free from genetically modified organisms

Allergens:

The products do not contain known allergens

Quality statement:

The product is harmless, safe and fit for human consumption

Packing and Shelf life:

Food grade kraft bags, 25 kg net weight,with shelf life 24 moths as from production date.

Application:

brownies, cookies, chocolate cakes, bakery, confectionery and other foods.